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The School of Management Sciences runs a series of programs; Higher National Diploma (HND), Top- Up Bachelor Degree Programs, Direct Bachelor of Science (BSc.) and Post Graduate programs in various disciplines.

These programs are focused on professionalization and as such put more emphases on work related courses that can lead to on the job capacity building as well as training and developing skills that are job biased and soft skills that are immediately needed in the daily activities of corporate bodies, international organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations and the wider public sector.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

BSc. in Accounting & Finance
BSc. in Taxation
BSc. in Banking & Finance
BSc. in Insurance & Risk Management
BSc. in Management
BSc. in Marketing
BSc. in Events & Conferences Management
BSc. in Supply Chain Management
BSc. in Tourism & Hotel Management
BSc. in Human Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL MASTER PROGRAMS

We offer Masters in Business Administration (MBA) the following fields;

Accounting & Finance
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Taxation
Project Management

MASTERS PROGRAMS (M.sc)

Accounting & Finance
Banking & Finance
Development Management
Conflicts, Peace Building and Humanitarian Action
International Business Management
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Insurance and Risks Management
Marketing

Management
Human Resource Management
Micro-Finance and Development
Organizational Development
Financial Management
Events & Conference Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Health Care Management

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

HND PROGRAMS

The admission requirements for the HND programs are as specified in the MINESUP Decree authorizing the operation of HND Programs in various institutions of Higher Learning in Cameroon. This includes a pass at the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary and Advanced Levels and Baccalaureate (BAC) or Equivalent Certificates as evaluated by the Admission Board based on MINESUP guidelines. Religious studies is not considered among the subjects passed.

ONE YEAR TOP UP PROGRAMS

For the one year Top-up programs, students need a pass at the HND in the required discipline. The admission requirements for the direct bachelor degree programs include a pass at the GCE Ordinary and Advanced Levels or Baccalaureate in relevant disciplines, professional certificates that are recognized as equivalent and relevant working experience. Other certificates are evaluated depending on the specific student case.

DIRECT B.Sc. PROGRAMS

In order to be enrolled in a Direct BSc program in this school, the student is expected to have a pass at the GCE Advanced and Ordinary levels excluding Religious studies in one sitting or BAC in the relevant discipline.

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS

For Post Graduate studies, students should have Advanced Level Certificate, Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline and other professional qualification including working experience is a plus.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate, students are expected to validate a minimum of 120 credits for the HND programs, 72 credits for the one year Top-up programs and 180 credits for the three years Bachelor degree programs. These are composed of core or compulsory, elective courses and university requirements.